HSR 4.4 banners launch July 14, 2026, with one of the most loaded patch schedules in recent memory. Himeko • Nova headlines Phase 1 as a brand-new Fire Erudition carry. The Fate/stay night Part 2 collaboration drops mid-patch with Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh. Phase 2 follows with three confirmed rerun characters. Here is the full schedule, character breakdowns, and pull advice.
HSR 4.4 Banner Schedule
Version 4.4 releases July 14, 2026 on NA and July 15 on EU and Asia servers. The patch follows the standard six-week cycle, with the Fate collab running on a separate timeline that overlaps Phase 1.
Most updates feature one new 5-star alongside reruns. Version 4.4 breaks that pattern. Himeko • Nova headlines July 14, the Fate collab arrives July 24 with no announced end date, and Phase 2 brings three rerun characters from August 5.
Key detail: The 10-day gap between the 4.4 launch and the Fate collab banners gives you a narrow window to evaluate Himeko • Nova's performance before committing Stellar Jades to Rin or Gilgamesh.
Himeko • Nova
Himeko • Nova is a 5-star Fire Erudition character representing Himeko's Planarcadia story appearance. She fills a completely different role from her standard version and headlines Phase 1.
Her key mechanic is the Starblazer summon, which grants all allies an Assist Skill button. That is what sets her apart from every other Erudition unit: she changes how your entire team acts, not just how she hits. Her Nova State resource system tied to her spear adds three skill variations, and her Ultimate connects to the Vanishing Giant lore through a mecha summon.
Banner window: July 14 – August 25, 2026 Signature Light Cone: A Star That Lights the Night (Brilliant Fixation banner, same window)
HSR x Fate/stay night Part 2: Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh
The HSR x Fate/stay night collaboration Part 2 launches July 24, 2026, ten days into Phase 1. Both characters run with no announced end date, following the same open-ended structure as Part 1's Saber and Archer banners.
Fate collab pity is shared across all parts. Pity saved from Part 1 carries over to Part 2. Standard Character Event Warp pity does not transfer to collab banners. Budget for two independent pity tracks if targeting both Rin and a standard banner character.
Rin Tohsaka is a 5-star Quantum Erudition wave-clearing specialist. Quantum's Entanglement debuff is particularly useful for breaking shields. Gilgamesh is free. Log in between July 24, 2026 and the end of Version 4.6 to claim your copy.
Collab characters may never rerun. Reruns require separate licensing approvals between HoYoverse and TYPE-MOON, with no confirmed return window announced.
HSR 4.4 Banners Pulling Advice Summary
★★★★★
Aventurine
One of the best shield units in the game. Top pick if you're still missing a defensive anchor.
★★★★★
Cerydra
Flexible team support that fits most compositions. Solid pick for rounding out your support roster.
★★★★★
Anaxa
Second rerun since 3.2. Worth considering for Wind or Erudition-focused accounts.
Phase 2 runs August 5 to August 25, 2026. No new units this time, just reruns. Lower pressure than Phase 1, and a good window to fill gaps in your roster.
- Aventurine is the clear standout. He shields the whole team, slots into almost any composition, and has been one of the most requested reruns in the community. If you missed his original banner and still don't have a reliable sustain unit, this is your window.
- Cerydra is more team-specific. She is built around boosting certain DPS cores like Anaxa or White Protagonist teams. If you already run those characters, she adds real value. If not, she is easy to skip.
- Anaxa is a high-ceiling main DPS that rewards proper team building. He can hit hard in optimized setups, but he needs the right support around him and is less flexible than the other two. More of a pick for players who know exactly what they want from him.
Pulling Advice
Three banner pools run simultaneously in 4.4. Here is the short version:
- Himeko Nova — Strong AoE Fire DPS. Pull if you lack a modern Erudition carry or want flexible team damage coverage.
- Rin Tohsaka — Best for Quantum coverage and wave-clearing. Good value if you're targeting Fate collab completion.
- Gilgamesh — Free via login. No pull investment needed; Eidolons are optional.
- Aventurine — Top pick in Phase 2 for universal shielding and sustain.
Focus on one main target per account instead of spreading Jade across multiple pools.
Buy HSR Oneiric Shards if you need to top up before July 14.
Once you have your characters, check the build guides and pre-farm materials to get them combat-ready on day one — Himeko Nova Build Guide, Gilgamesh Build Guide, Rin Tohsaka Build Guide, Gilgamesh Materials Guide, Himeko Nova Pre-Farm Guide.
FAQ
- When does HSR 4.4 start?
Version 4.4 releases July 14, 2026 on NA and July 15 on EU and Asia servers.
- Are Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh limited?
Yes. As collaboration characters they require separate licensing approvals to rerun, with no confirmed return window. Treat them as a permanent-skip risk if you miss this window.
- Does Fate collab pity carry over from Part 1?
Yes. Pity from Part 1 banners carries over to Part 2. Standard warp pity does not transfer to collab banners.
- Who is the best pull in Phase 2?
Aventurine. One of the strongest Preservation units in the game, and this rerun has been highly requested by the community.
Conclusion
HSR 4.4 banners pack more into a single version than most patches. Himeko • Nova runs all six weeks. The Fate Part 2 collab is a now-or-potentially-never window for Rin and Gilgamesh. Phase 2 brings back Aventurine for players still missing a top-tier shield unit. Make sure you plan your Stellar Jades carefully before pulling.
Need more resources before pulling? Check Stellar Jade top-up options and prepare your characters with the right build guides before Version 4.4 arrives.
